English
Etymology
From Latin plectrum, from Ancient Greek �λήκ��ον italbrac|pléktron �anything to strike with, an instrument for striking the lyre, a spear point�, from �λή��ειν italbrac|pléssein �to strike, to smite, to sting�.
Noun
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plectrum or plectron (plural plectra)
- a small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc
- context|Anatomy|Zoology an anatomical part resembling a plectrum in shape
Synonyms
pick (US)
Translations
Dutch: plectrum n
Finnish: plektra
French: plectre m
German: Plektrum n
Greek: �λήκ��ον (pléktron) n
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Italian: plettro m
Old English: nægel|næġel m
Russian: плек�� (pljektr) m
Spanish: plectro m
Swedish: plektrum n
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